woensdag 10 november 2010

Jensen Canine Pregnancy Calander Pregnancy Calendar for Dogs Date: Wed 10 Nov 2010 Sire: Quadro vom Reesenufer Dam: Praline-Liene v.d Kwispellust Breeder: Tue 2 Nov 2010 First day of mating.48 hours after the first mating the bitch should be mated again. Subsequent matings occurring over a period of time enhance the chances of fertilaziton taking place.The spermatozoa migrate up through the cervix.

Thu 4 Nov 2010 -Fri 5 Nov 2010 Fertilisation occurs in the oviducts which lead from the ovaries to the uterus.

Fri 5 Nov 2010 -Sun 7 Nov 2010 Fertilised eggs migrate down the oviducts and into the uterine horns.The migration continue to enable even spacing of the embryos. During this migration the eggs will grow into a blastocystes.

Sat 13 Nov 2010 -Sat 27 Nov 2010 The blastocystes will grow into an embryos.During the next two weeks the important organs will develop.

Tue 16 Nov 2010 -Tue 23 Nov 2010 Dams nipples begin to pink enlarge.The fur on the dams belly and around the nipples may become thinner.

Mon 22 Nov 2010 -Mon 29 Nov 2010 Morning sickness might occur due to hormonal changes or stretching and distension of the uterus. Dam may appear a bit apathetic. She may be off her feed for a while and vomit from time to time.Feeding the dam several meals spaced throughout the day might help.Your veterinarian may want to prescribe a drug to relax the uterus.

Sat 27 Nov 2010 -Wed 1 Dec 2010 An experienced person (a breeder or a veterinarian) can tell by careful palpation whether the dam is pregnant.It's now the best time to do this because the embryos are walnut-sized now and easy to count.

Tue 30 Nov 2010 Start to increase the dams food ration.Don't overfeed, excessive weight gain should be avoided.The foetuses are now and are fully developed miniature dogs.

Mon 6 Dec 2010 The Dams abdomen starts to get larger.

Thu 16 Dec 2010 It's very easy now to feel the puppies, counting them might be a bit more difficult.

Sun 19 Dec 2010 -Mon 27 Dec 2010 Dam begins to spend a lot more time in self-grooming.Her breasts become even more swollen.She may become a bit restlessness and begin to search for a suitable place to have her puppies.

Tue 21 Dec 2010 The dam might lose her appetite during this period. Her abdomen can be crowded with puppies.It is better to feed several smaller meals spaced throughout the day.You can easily detect abdominal movement now.

Tue 21 Dec 2010 -Wed 5 Jan 2011 Nipples and vulva should be gently cleaned with warm water, you might want to trim the hairs surrounding the nipples, to allow easier access for the puppies to suck.